US Bridges

CR 1200 S over Branch of Meuses Creek

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.10 E of CR 325 W · Structure no. 2600328

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1200 S over Branch of Meuses Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 1200 S over Branch of Meuses Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 1200 S
CrossesBranch of Meuses Creek
Location00.10 E of CR 325 W
RouteCounty Highway 8
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.18343, -87.62971
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic110 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1200 S over Branch of Meuses Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1200 S over Branch of Meuses Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1200 S over Branch of Meuses Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is CR 1200 S over Branch of Meuses Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1200 S over Branch of Meuses Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.